It’s been a bit of a while since I’ve thought of the Japanese Hard Rock duo Vamps and I don’t mean that in a negative sense at all but more based on so much having happened in the world of music since their 2014 release “Bloodsuckers” and subsequent 2015 visit with Apocalyptica. Now the waiting is over and the guys have released new music on Spinefarm records with a double single (if that makes any sense) and the songs “Inside Of Me” and “Rise Of Die”. I’ll speak briefly about both of these songs for you to know what you are in store for.

“Inside Of Me” – The first thing to point out about “Inside Of Me” is that it features Chris Motionless of Motionless In White on backing vocals and screams. His fans will surely be loving another chance to hear a singer they admire. Hide’s voice sounds great on this one with an often soaring register and a solid overall groove during the track thanks to the riffing of guitarist Oblivion Dust. For me this track fits right alongside bands like Motionless In White, Bullet For My Valentine and perhaps even a little My Chemical Romance so fans of those groups should give something new to their ears a chance. There is a big live sound to this one as well so I look forward to hearing it in concert.Continue reading “Inside Of Me”/”Rise Or Die” (Single) by Vamps→

You’ve heard of Vamps before right? I hope you have because I have reviewed some of their stuff here on the website and shared a bunch of photos on our social networks as well. Since I have a loaded day ahead of me I am going to keep this intro short and just say that we have a bit of a double press release from their representatives and you can check that out below.

The Press Release:
VAMPS ANNOUNCE NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE TOUR IN NOVEMBER
TICKETS GO ON SALE AT 1PM EST TODAY! – NEW DOUBLE SINGLE OUT NOW: “INSIDE OF ME” FEAT. CHRIS MOTIONLESS FROM MOTIONLESS IN WHITE
AND “RISE OR DIE,” CO-WRITTEN BY VAMPS AND RICHARD Z. KRUSPE OF EMIGRATE / RAMMSTEIN

LOS ANGELES, CA (September 19, 2016) — VAMPS, the visually-arresting Japanese rock band featuring HYDE (L’Arc-en-Ciel) and K.A.Z (Oblivion Dust), are back! There is a swell of activity surrounding the band, including new songs with major guests, a Fall 2016 headline tour across North America, and work on their next full-length album.